The Calligraphy Podcast

Calligraphy conference and workshop season is upon us, which means traveling with pens and ink in tow. In addition to Christen Ajab sharing advice, our listeners call in with their best tips for traveling with calligraphy supplies.

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From metallic powders, to brush pens, to real 24 karat gold, you can add shimmer to your work at all levels of calligraphy experience. In today's episode, we talk about our favorite metallic products and offer tips on how to use them.

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We've all been there. Your nib snags. Your nib won't write. Ink drops on the paper. Your back hurts from hovering your nose over your work. Christen and Ajab talk about common setbacks when learning calligraphy and share the solutions to common problems.

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Traditionally, calligraphy is written on paper, but in this episode, we branch outside of the notebook to talk about writing on non-traditional surfaces with our guest Marisa Jackson of Marisa Made. From glass to wooden ornaments, we talk about prepping surfaces, tools of the trade, and the special job of creating calligraphy for clients. Marisa is a professional calligrapher and artisan in West Virginia who has lots of experience selling her art in a variety of forms. She's an incredible advocate for her son Maxwell, who was diagnosed with FoxG1 syndrome. Marisa is a huge asset to the calligraphy community and we are excited to share her story and experience in today's episode.

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As you dive into your calligraphy journey, you'll discover many tools and supplies for creating letters. In this episode, Christen and Ajab take you through a mini tour of their studios and share how they store and care for their supplies. After sharing about all the different options out there, your hosts get down to business "desert island" style and share their absolute must have supplies.

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Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing. It's a single word that covers a breadth of styles, scripts, tools and preferences. In this episode, Ajab and Christen unpack the iceberg of a question, "what is calligraphy?," and share about the different types of calligraphy we will often chat about on the podcast. The kicker: we want you to weigh in on Instagram. What does calligraphy look like to you? Do you write with a brush pen or a broad edged pen? Pencil, ink or paint? Tell us about the kind of writing you are most passionate about. At the end of the day, whatever the style, whatever your preference, we're all here to share the love of beautiful writing.

Show notes:

Comparison of Pointed Pen Scripts

Writing with a Brush Pen

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Thanks for listening to the inaugural episode of The Calligraphy Podcast. After taking a few moments to introduce you to the show, your hosts Ajab and Christen dive right into the first topic that is perfect for beginners. Learning calligraphy on your own can be challenging. How do you know when to change a nib? What style should I learn? How do I hold my pen? Wait, I have to prep my nib? These are all questions Christen and Ajab had when starting out. If you're a beginner, this episode will help you move past the early struggles and grow in your calligraphy. If you're a veteran scribe, chime in to empower those just starting their journey in pen and ink.

A few notes from today's show:

How to prep your nib using the potato method

We mentioned Heather Held, who does beautiful illumination and flourished florals. Check out her work.

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